Reviewer:
David Elliott from Oxford, MA United States
Thank you for providing the material for a plaque recognizing a 23 year volunteer paddling leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club, Worcester MA Chapter. The recipient loved it.
First I arranged various images - our club logo, native american design elements, and commemorative text. Next I taped to the paddle paper printed with this composition and outlined the images firmly with a pencil, leaving an impression in the wood. Finally I used the lines impressed on the wood as a guide for burning the image onto the paddle with a soldering iron.
It so happens we're making another, but I've got help from a real artist, and am looking into shops that can burn the image with a laser. That first one by hand took weeks!
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Cost of Wood Go Up?
March 24, 2013
Reviewer:
Branden Baker from Spotsylvania, VA United States
When I first inquired about this model paddle with no lacquer finish a few years ago (before you offered them in this fashion) I got them for around $6, then you offered them online for $10, and now $20? I know the economy isn't doing so hot but I can't even afford to continue my hobby at this price! Surely removing the lacquering step can't cost you anymore! I won't lie and say these paddles aren't a good product, because they are, and they work perfectly well for my hobby, but the price is rediculous. Good riddance!
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Why the steep price hike?
January 1, 2013
Reviewer:
Kevin Macadangdang from Huntington Beach, CA United States
Ouch, I don't understand the price jump?! Guess I have to look elsewhere for now. Contact me if you intend on dropping the price back to normal.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
HUH??
November 21, 2012
Reviewer:
douglas pistone from Kailua, HI United States
the prices more than doubled???
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Best Value
September 2, 2010
Reviewer:
William Betts from Midland, MI United States
I first found these paddles in Alaska. Have used them for 20 years. Best paddle for the cost. Light weight and resilient for paddling and portage use.
Made a Great Custom Plaque 
Cost of Wood Go Up? 
HUH??